Horizon Goodwill Awards Mission Partner of Year to Employee Benefits Services

May 11, 2023

Horizon Goodwill Awards Mission Partner of Year to Employee Benefits Services

(Hagerstown, Maryland, May 2023) Employee Benefits Services was named “Mission Partner of the Year” at Horizon Goodwill Industries’ (HGI) 68th Annual Power of Work Awards. The event, held in Hagerstown on May 3, 2023, is scheduled annually to coincide with National Goodwill Week.

The Power of Work Awards recognizes HGI’s participants’ and community partners’ hard work, dedication, and mission support each year. These individuals and businesses embody the HGI Mission of Removing Barriers and Creating Opportunities for employment throughout their four-state territory.

This year, nearly 150 people were in attendance including local officials, program participants, staff, representatives from partnering organizations, and community members.

The Mission Partner of the Year award recognizes a business or organization that provides aid or has otherwise supported Horizon Goodwill in its efforts to assist individuals with overcoming barriers to employment, thereby helping Goodwill fulfill its mission.

Horizon Goodwill’s leadership team has committed to integrating their mission of removing barriers and creating opportunities into their daily business practices. This includes recognizing the need to support their employees with the same compassion and creativity used to support program participants. Like many of the individuals served by HGI’s mission team, access to affordable healthcare presents a challenge to its employees. Employee Benefits Services Solutions (EBS) was an early adopter of the mission integration philosophy and quickly helped HGI find affordable healthcare solutions that met their employees’ needs. EBS has been on the front lines advocating for HGI, removing barriers to access to quality care, and creating opportunities for HGI employees to manage their health while keeping overall program costs lower than more traditional solutions.

Ben Bohonowicz, Director of Client Services for EBS, stated “We are honored to be named Horizon Goodwill’s 2022 Mission Partner of The Year. This recognition means a lot to us, as we’ve long admired the incredible work this organization does to empower individuals and strengthen our community.”

“As a Mission Partner, we have had the privilege of collaborating with Horizon Goodwill on various healthcare initiatives that align with our shared goal of helping to improve better access to care, putting people first, and putting money back into members’ pockets.” He added.

Horizon Goodwill Awards Business Partner of the Year to Schroeder Industries

May 8, 2023

Horizon Goodwill Awards Business Partner of the Year to Schroeder Industries

(Hagerstown, Maryland, May 2023) Schroeder Industries was named “Business Partner of the Year” at Horizon Goodwill Industries’ (HGI) 68th Annual Power of Work Awards. The event, held in Hagerstown on May 3, 2023, is scheduled annually to coincide with National Goodwill Week.

This year, nearly 150 people were in attendance including local officials, program participants, staff, representatives from partnering organizations, and community members.

The Business Partner of the Year award recognizes a business or organization that has partnered with Horizon Goodwill Industries through a contract relationship, which significantly benefits HGI clients by providing work opportunities for the individuals we serve.

Schroeder Industries has partnered with Horizon Goodwill Industries to provide paid work training opportunities for program participants to develop job skills and habits in a real work environment. These experiences are designed to help prepare individuals for competitive employment while also strengthening their work history. Maintaining close communication with HGI’s workforce development team, Schroeder staff share frequent performance feedback and assist program participants in achieving their paid work training goals.

“Out of the four program participants, we converted two to full-time employment with us this year.” Schroeder Industries Human Resources Generalist Sherry Alt stated.

“We found the experience a win-win for the participants, us, and Horizon Goodwill. We believe in giving second chances to individuals allowing opportunities to gain workforce experience, better themselves, and become productive employees for us as well. Horizon Goodwill has fostered an environment of breaking barriers to employment for their participants. We are proud to have been part of the process and look forward to working with them in the future.” She added.

So far, Schroeder has provided five program participants the opportunity to complete 90 days of paid work training and has offered additional temporary labor position opportunities to four program participants that successfully completed the paid training program. Schroeder has also provided gas stipend bonuses – added to each paycheck – for program participants that reached weekly attendance goals.

Horizon Goodwill Awards Employer of the Year to Meritus Health

May 5, 2023

Horizon Goodwill Awards Employer of the Year to Meritus Health

(Hagerstown, Maryland, May 2023) Meritus Health was named “Employer of the Year” at Horizon Goodwill Industries’ (HGI) 68th Annual Power of Work Awards. The event, held in Hagerstown on May 3, 2023, is scheduled annually to coincide with National Goodwill Week.

This year, nearly 150 people were in attendance including local officials, program participants, staff, representatives from partnering organizations, and community members.

The Employer of the Year Award recognizes an employer who has demonstrated outstanding support for assisting individuals by hiring program graduates or otherwise contributing to greater outplacement of program participants through their partnering with Horizon Goodwill Industries.

Meritus Health was selected because of its community support and work connecting people with sustainable employment opportunities. A team consisting of members representing Meritus Health, HGI, and Maryland Physicians Care (MPC) developed an innovative pilot program called “Pathways to Healthcare Careers,” which places low/moderate income candidates directly into living wage positions in one of five identified divisions at Meritus with support from HGI and MPC.

In addition to partnering on this innovative employment program, Meritus Health has also worked with HGI on several other health and community development initiatives. The two organizations successfully obtained funding from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) SEED fund. The SEED Community Development Anchor Institution Fund will aid in creating a full-service grocery store operated by HGI in the Hagerstown downtown core on Prospect St. This project aims to improve community economic and health outcomes by offering affordable healthy food options in the city.

Further collaborative efforts to improve access to healthcare resulted in the award of funds from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission’s “Pathways to Health Equity” program. This resulting project is known as the Hagerstown Health HUB. The two-year grant supports a primary care office at HGI’s downtown Hagerstown location. Meritus Health will provide a full-time nurse practitioner to staff the site. Patients will not be turned away based on insurance status; they will be seen and then connected to a healthcare navigator to assist them in obtaining health insurance.

“At Meritus, we are passionate about our community, and when we find team members who share that passion, it’s a natural fit. We’ve been so fortunate to find team members through this program who want to make a positive impact on their community,” said Dave Lehr, chief strategy officer for Meritus Health. “We’re honored to receive this award from Horizon Goodwill, but we’re even more honored to be able to share the outcomes of our initiatives that demonstrate not only the power of work but the power of working together,” he said.

May Newsletter – Special Edition

May 5, 2023

Welcome to the Horizon Goodwill Industries company newsletter.

Our Mission is: Removing Barriers, Creating Opportunities.

May 2023 Vol. 1, Edition 10

The 68th Annual Power of Work Awards Edition

To everyone at Horizon Goodwill Industries, thank you for the work you do!

May 3rd, the 68th Annual Power of Work Awards were held at the old Burhans Store, now the Business Services Commercial Cleaning offices.

Our Power of Work Awards Event recognizes our clients’ and community partners’ hard work, dedication, and mission support each year. These individuals and businesses embody our mission of Removing Barriers and Creating Opportunities for employment throughout our four-state territory. The first week of May is recognized as National Goodwill Week, and we use this opportunity to hold our annual event.

Nearly 150 people were in attendance, including a representative from Senator Chris Van Hollen’s office, County Commissioners John Barr, Jeff Cline, and Randy Wagner, newly appointed Hagerstown Mayor, Tekesha Martinez, and Waynesboro, PA Mayor Don Starlipper. Current and former Horizon Goodwill Board members were on hand as well.

Below are the awards, award winners, and videos highlighting why they were selected:

Mission Partner of the Year – Employee Benefits Services (EBS)

This award recognizes a business or organization that provides aid or has otherwise supported Horizon Goodwill in its efforts to assist individuals with overcoming barriers to employment, thereby helping Goodwill fulfill its mission.

Horizon Goodwill’s leadership team is committed to integrating our mission of removing barriers and creating opportunities into our daily business practices. We recognize that our employees should be supported with the same compassion and creativity that we use to support program participants. Like many of the individuals served by HGI’s mission team, access to affordable healthcare presents a challenge to its employees. Employee Benefits Solutions (EBS) was an early adopter of the mission integration philosophy and went right to work to find affordable healthcare solutions for our employees that meet their needs. EBS has been on the front lines of advocating for HGI, removing barriers to access to quality care, and creating opportunities for our employees to manage their health while keeping overall program costs lower than more traditional solutions.

Employer of the Year – Meritus Health

This award recognizes an employer who has demonstrated outstanding support for assisting individuals by hiring program graduates or otherwise contributing to greater outplacement of program participants through their partnering with Horizon Goodwill Industries.

Meritus Health is part of a group of organizations working together to connect people with sustainable employment opportunities. A team consisting of members representing Meritus Health, Horizon Goodwill Industries (HGI), and Maryland Physicians Care (MPC) have developed an innovative pilot program, “Pathways to Healthcare Careers,” which places low/moderate income candidates directly into living wage positions in one of five identified divisions at Meritus with support from HGI and MPC.

In addition to partnering on this innovative employment program, Meritus Health has also worked with Horizon Goodwill on several other health and business initiatives. The two organizations successfully obtained funding from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) SEED fund. The SEED Community Development Anchor Institution Fund will aid in creating a full-service grocery store operated by Horizon Goodwill Industries in the Hagerstown downtown core on Prospect St. This project aims to improve community economic and health outcomes by offering affordable healthy food options in the City.

Further collaborative efforts to improve access to healthcare resulted in the award of funds from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission’s “Pathways to Health Equity” program. This project will be known as the Hagerstown Health HUB. The two-year grant allows for the opening of a primary care office at Horizon Goodwill Industries’ downtown Hagerstown location. Meritus Health will provide a full-time nurse practitioner to staff the site. Patients will not be turned away based on insurance status; they will be seen and then connected to a healthcare navigator to assist them in obtaining health insurance.

Business Partner of the Year – Schroeder Industries

This award recognizes a business or organization that has partnered with Horizon Goodwill Industries through a contract relationship, which significantly benefits our clients by providing work opportunities for the individuals we served.

So far, Schroeder has provided five program participants the opportunity to complete 90 days of paid work training and has offered additional temporary labor position opportunities to four program participants that successfully completed the paid training program. Schroeder has also provided gas stipend bonuses — added to each paycheck — for program participants that reached weekly attendance goals.

Chuck S. Robinette Spirit of Goodwill Award – Michael Twigg

This award was established in memory of a former client at the Cumberland Development Center’s Adult Day Habilitation Program; this award honors an individual with disabilities who has shown great progress and accomplishment in independent functioning & participation in the community. Their exceptional hard work and perseverance display a true Goodwill “spirit” in overcoming barriers.

Michael Twigg began interacting with the Cumberland, MD, office of Horizon Goodwill in 1991 and successfully found employment at a local Cumberland restaurant, where he worked for 30 years. Last year, he decided to look for work due to changes in how his former employer treated him. He returned to Horizon Goodwill after attending a Cut Cloth Work event hosted by the Mission Team in 2022. At the event, Mike interviewed with Holiday Inn and Suites and was offered a position as a Dining Room Attendant. He started work on August 29, 2022, working three days a week for a total of 12-15 hours a week.

Mike takes immense pride in being a valued employee within his community. He continues to receive Supported Employment services in the DDA program. He has shown determination and perseverance in his new position over the last six months, overcoming emotional challenges and pursuing what he values and what is important to him. Mike embodies this award to the fullest, relying on his integrity to help him through difficult situations and maintaining his spirit despite obstacles.

Young Adult Achiever of the Year – Elizabeth Shoemaker

This award honors an outstanding young adult aged 18-24 who has made significant progress in overcoming barriers to employment, education, or basic needs while accessing services at Horizon Goodwill’s Young Adult Solution Center.

Elizabeth came to Horizon Goodwill in Hagerstown, MD, facing homelessness and unemployment. Her family was approved for public housing, which did not include her, and she was left seeking solutions to her own housing situation. Elizabeth entered the Youth Shelter program and began working with Housing Navigation, who referred her to Jane Hawkins to begin the process of job searching. She landed a paid job training position at the HGI Hagerstown Warehouse and, with grit and determination, has now become an HGI employee. In just a few short months, Elizabeth became housed, is now living independently in her own place, and still working full-time with Horizon Goodwill. She says she loves her job and home. In a matter of months, she successfully obtained employment and overcame the reality of finding a safe, affordable place to live despite her age and lack of rental history.

Achiever of the Year – Rhonda Eastman

This award honors an individual who has made significant progress in overcoming barriers to employment, education, and/or basic needs while accessing Horizon Goodwill services.

Rhonda came to the Hagerstown Cut Cloth Work job fair in March of 2022, searching for work and housing. At age 65, Rhonda was new to Maryland, without family or friends to lean on and without a home or job. She also lacked her own transportation, frequently requiring her to walk to address her needs. She had exceeded her allowed time at The Salvation Army’s Women’s Shelter, leaving her sleeping in a booth at a local Pilot/McDonald’s. After participating in the job fair, Rhonda’s life improved. She landed a paid work training opportunity with Horizon Goodwill, discussed housing navigation that same day, and was placed in the Adult Shelter Program. From there, she completed her 90-day paid work training and was offered a permanent employment opportunity.

She’s still working with HGI today, and a few short months after entering the shelter program, she was approved for public housing and moved into her new place. She has achieved her initial goals by participating in Workforce Development, Adult Shelter, and Housing Navigation services. She is an inspiration, reminding her colleagues that you are never too old to
reinvent yourself.

Graduate of the Year – Rashad Peggues

This award honors an individual who has made significant progress in overcoming barriers to employment, education, and/or basic needs while accessing Horizon Goodwill services.

Rashad and his daughter were homeless, sleeping where they could with friends and family until he entered the Young Adult Program. The program placed Rashad and his daughter in a hotel until a permanent housing opportunity became available. Rashad applied for a custodial position at a Horizon Goodwill job fair and was hired as a custodian in July 2021. Since finding the help he needed to get started, Rashad has provided a home for himself and his daughter. Despite being challenged by several medical issues, Rashad has overcome them to return to work, putting his best effort forward on every shift. No matter how busy he may be, his positive and helpful attitude always shines through, making time to hold a door open or offer a kind greeting to others.

Congratulations to all this year’s award winners!

To view some of the previous years winner videos, visit our YouTube page or click these links 2022 Winners and 2021 Winners

Scenes from the Event:

Milestones & New Hires

Congratulations to the following people for reaching a great milestone, and a big ‘Welcome’ to our newest team members as they begin their journey to their milestones!

April New Hires	April New Hires	Name	Location	Years
Jennifer Koontz	Harlee Russell	Becky Hess	Mt. Jackson	2 yrs
Aaron Vaughn	Kainon Doyle	Hannah Moyer	Stanley	2 yrs
Derrick Jones	Maha Mohamed	Karron Newman	Corporate Center	2 yrs
Timmy Patterson	Sandra Ragsdale	Jane Hawkins	HGI-2	2 yrs
Harvey Smith	Aaron Vaughn	Dustin Liller	Cumberland UPIP	2 yrs
Sheena Alston	Paula Yeakley	Margaret Skaggs	IRS Mailroom	2 yrs
Lakenya Austin	Derrick Jones	Roy Swim	HGI-2	2 yrs
Tonya Eversole	Timmy Patterson	Ivan Morales	Corporate Center	2 yrs
David Crilly	Harvey Smith	Cynthia Lang	Stephens City	2 yrs
Sara Eyler	Sheena Alston	Christopher Douglas	Berkeley Springs	2 yrs
Tina Hill	Danielle Fleegle	Fern Bernsteinmiller	Shepherdstown	2 yrs
Godmeen Gibson	Jennifer Crowe	James Craig	Waynesboro	2 yrs
Norma Jean Wilson	Mary Yost-Rushton	Emma Byers	LaVale	2 yrs
Morsell Mackall	Colin Halvorsen	Rhonda Coleman	Mt. Jackson	2 yrs
David Troutman	James Sanderson	David Stephens	Corporate Center	2 yrs
Jeremy Smitley	Alyssa Kmetz	Pamela Crowe	LaVale	2 yrs
Michael Maupin	Ashley Willis	Ashley Poole	HGI-2	2 yrs
Ronald Armstead	Mitchell Thornhill	Juleeann Sullivan	LaVale	2 yrs
Cody Beal	Tina Hill	Carsten Ahrens	HGI-2	2 yrs
Les Bishop	Charles Blamble	Kenneth Trigger	Cumberland UPIP	2 yrs
Michael Bean	Taylor Perry	Edward Crushong	SHA Keyers Ridge	2 yrs
Crystal Edwards	Duron Long	Satchella East	Winchester	2 yrs
Annette Needham	Terri Mcneill	Marlene Billups	Fort Detrick	3 yrs
Alexander Johnson	Bertha Lawrence	Charles Davis Jr.	Corporate Center	3 yrs
Damian Gibson	Ashley Sholes	Cathy Timbrook	Romney	3 yrs
Horacio Adame	Sean Weedon	Courtney Glotfelty	Oakland	3 yrs
Dashawn Williams	Logan Campbell	Joyce Smelser	Front Royal	4 yrs
Rayquan Martin	Rasheed Blowe	Shanon Robinson	Winchester	4 yrs
Cole Kepple	Riley Baggett	Mariah Sewell	South End	4 yrs
Karl Mcnutt	Liliana Bradley	Ricky Stickler	Corporate Center	4 yrs
George Quail	Loretta Martinez	Hank Giles	Martinsburg	5 yrs
Princeton Vargas	Samuel Weber	Courtney Trumpower	HGI-2	5 yrs
Christopher Anderson	Donavin Brown	Bonnie Barrick	South End	5 yrs
Lesly Lafleur	Kathy Ritz	Donna Sunderland	Corporate Center	7 yrs
Luke Hill	Robert Miller	Lori Livingston	HGI-2	8 yrs
Karisa Hall	Renee Jenkins	Eduardo Brito Clausell	Burhans Store	8 yrs
April Foltz	Dylan Mcintyre	Beverly Robertson	LaVale	8 yrs
Jacqueline Armstrong	Trina Funkhouser	Melissa Harris	Cumberland UPIP	11 yrs
Heaven Mccoy	Morgan Norris	Julia Shelton	NPS Harpers Ferry	12 yrs
Logan Baker	Julie Barncord	Lori Joy	Cumberland UPIP	19 yrs
Kayla Clark	Zachary Bittorie	Shirley Flohr	Fort Detrick	20 yrs
Kameron Carlisle	Rhonda Fridley
Savannah Barber

Use “Ask Here” to reach a Resouce Coordinator.

As a reminder, utilize “Ask Here” in Paycom ESS (Employee Self-Service) to connect you to a Resource Coordinator. Access our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) on the BHS Portal online or via the app at portal.BHSonline.com Username: Horizon Goodwill or call 800-327-2251.

Upcoming Events

May 3: Power of Work Awards, Hagerstown, MD (5 PM – 7:30 PM)
May 6: Babypalooza, Hagerstown, MD (10 AM –
May 6: Pikeside Methodist Clean Up
May 6: Overlook at Riverside Clean Up
May 10: The Employer Expo, Winchester, VA (2 PM – 6 PM)
May 11: Job Fair at Hunter Douglass, Cumberland, MD
May 13: Swap & Recycle, Boonsboro, MD
May 17: Cut | Cloth | Work Event, Hagerstown, MD (9 AM – 1 PM)
May 20: Community Day, Martinsburg, WV (10 AM – 3 PM)
May 20: North Gate Community Association Clean Up, Hagerstown, MD
May 20: Forest Heights Clean Up
May 21: Lake Frederick Clean Up
May 27: 14 Mile Yard Sale Clean Up, Berkeley County, WV

Thank you for reading the Horizon Goodwill Industries newsletter. If you have exciting news or story suggestions, please get in touch with us at marketing@goodwill-hgi.org.

Breaking the Barriers for Ex-offenders

March 16, 2023

Breaking the Barriers: Strategies for Finding Employment for Ex-offenders

by Lucille Adams, guest author*

Silhouette image of a businessman with broken chains in sunsetAccording to a report in 2021 released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BSJ), people who served time in federal prison due to drug offenses were likelier to be employed after their release than those who served time for other offenses. Finding a job is essential to reentering back to society as an ex-convict. Yet, it can take six months or even more to find a job after their release.

This article offers strategies for finding jobs for ex-offenders. This article also discusses ways in which people can help break down barriers for ex-offenders so they may lead everyday lives as working citizens.

Although ex-offenders may have difficulty finding jobs in society, they can use the following tips in this article to improve their chances of getting hired. Finding work can be difficult, and financial insecurity may cause stress.

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Strategies for Finding a Job After Prison

It is a known fact that searching for a job can be hard for anyone, but it can be more challenging for those with a criminal record. If you are an ex-offender, you can try out these strategies or tips to increase your chances of employment.

Refine your resume and make sure to highlight your strengths. Resumes act as a strong foundation when you’re looking for a job. You can try looking up different formats for your resume but ensure it is structured and easy to read. Remember to highlight your strength, experiences, and relevant skills. After polishing your resume, proofread it to avoid spelling or grammatical errors because that can cost you a job during an assessment or interview. Once you are done proofreading, you can start submitting your resume to future employers.
Start with a transition job: You can use the transitional employment strategy to prepare for permanent job placement. Transitional jobs are often offered to unemployed people who need help returning to the workforce. A transitional job can help you make money and be a stepping stone for future endeavors.
Look for companies open to taking in ex-convicts: If you are an ex-convict, many employers may rule you out due to a lack of experience or insufficient qualifications. They may also have found people who are better suited for the role. However, some companies take in ex-offenders. Search for those companies in your area that are open to hiring ex-convicts.
You can join a training program. Joining a training program or apprenticeship to help you with your skills can be added information to your resume. Experience is vital in a job, and honing what you are good at can benefit you and your future employer.
Be honest with your future employer. Being honest is crucial when speaking to your future employer because trust can go a long way when building relationships with the people around you. It is always best to be upfront about your situation instead of risking your employer’s finding out in the future. They might dismiss you immediately because of lying.
Feel free to ask for help or referrals to family and friends. Having a connection can save you the trouble of looking for jobs online. Asking your family or friends for referrals can widen your job search and opportunities.
Brush up on your conversation skills and practice for your interviews. Interviews are the best way to make an excellent first impression. Feeling anxious before an interview is normal. You can counter that feeling by preparing yourself for possible questions that an interviewer might ask and practicing introducing yourself to your interviewer. Remember to research the company and the position you will be applying for. They may ask you about it, which can determine whether you are competent and interested in the position.
Get references from previous employers. Quality references from trusted individuals can be helpful when looking for a job. References are essential because they give a potential employer more information about your work history and experience. References can also help reinforce the information you wrote on your resume.
Do not give up. Rejections are normal, but they can still be discouraging or disheartening. However, you need to persevere and not give up because landing a job will be worth it in the long run. Opportunities appear everywhere, but it is up to you to find them. If you have a loved one who just got out of prison and needs help finding a job, the following section may be helpful.

Help Create Job Opportunities for Ex-convicts

Although finding a job opportunity relies on the person looking, you can still help by supporting them. If you have a loved one that was formerly incarcerated, here are some ways to help them find a new job.

Write them a letter of recommendation or endorse their skills
Try looking into your former job for positions they might be interested in
Ask friends and family for referrals or recommendations
Help them update their resume
Encourage and support them emotionally

Ex-convicts will need a strong will and the help of others to reenter society as employed persons. It is important to remember that there will be setbacks along the way. Still, patience and a positive attitude may eventually lead to success.

Reference

Employment of Persons Released from Federal Prison in 2010

https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/eprfp10.pdf

*Lucille Adams is a researcher and writer in personal and business financial management. Her core focus covers sound, conservative cash flow and investing strategies that unlock long-term value for small business owners, entrepreneurs, families, and retirees.

Horizon Goodwill Welcomes New VP of Mission Advancement

February 28, 2023

Horizon Goodwill Welcomes New VP of Mission Advancement

nick kline photo — Nick Kline, Vice President of Mission Advancement

(Hagerstown, Maryland, February 2023) Horizon Goodwill Industries (HGI) recently named Nick Kline as the new Vice President of Mission Advancement.

Kline brings over 15 years of marketing and strategic development experience to the organization. In his new role, Nick will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for all fundraising, marketing, public relations, communication, legislative advocacy, and community engagement activities of the organization.

“I deeply admire the mission and work that Horizon Goodwill is doing in our community, and I’m honored to be a part of that now,” Kline said.

Prior to Horizon Goodwill, Nick co-founded Wimbly Stoke, a strategic marketing agency based out of Frederick, and also served as the Director of Technology at High Rock.

“I’ve spent the past few years at Wimbly Stoke helping nonprofit and for-profit organizations define their purpose and translate that to long-term strategic objectives. It’s been incredibly fulfilling work and I’m excited to bring that experience to HGI. Mostly though, I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside this amazing team of people doing really meaningful work.”

Horizon Goodwill’s CEO, David Shuster, Ed.D., is excited about the addition of the new role. “Nick brings a wealth of diverse experience with him to HGI, and he will be instrumental in continuing our efforts to connect with and serve communities across our territory.”

Nick currently serves on the board of Leadership Washington County, is the proud father of three boys, and resides in Hagerstown.